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Economist: State, US growth modest
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS - Associated Press

Fri,09/20/13-4:16PM , 147 Reads
JACKSON — Mississippi’s economy is outpacing the national economy, although both are growing at a relatively slow rate, an expert told lawmakers Thursday.
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State agencies submit FY15 budget requests
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS
Tue,09/17/13-3:21PM , 134 Reads
JACKSON — Leaders of Mississippi government agencies are facing scrutiny about everything from office space to travel expenses as they request money for fiscal 2015, which begins July 1.
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Barbour could still shape state policies
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS - Associated Press
Mon,09/16/13-1:46PM , 115 Reads
JACKSON — Once a governor, always a governor in Mississippi. The title never fades, even when the time in office expires.

However, with his recent re-entry into public policy discussions about energy, Haley Barbour appears to be wearing “Gov.” as more than an honorary title.
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Budget hearings under way
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS - Associated Press

Mon,09/16/13-1:00PM , 125 Reads
JACKSON — Mississippi lawmakers are holding public hearings this week to start setting priorities for the next state budget.

Fiscal year 2015 begins next July 1.
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